The Facts:
Following up on
an ongoing story. ... The attorneys for Benson have issued a new statement in the wake of Benson's arrest for assault. They claim the victim is extorting their client: "The attorney for Clavens 'Miami' Charles, the individual involved in the incident with Cedric Benson this weekend, contacted us yesterday to demand a 'settlement” meeting," the statement reads. "This attorney stated that if we did not respond within a short period, Mr. Charles would respond to media requests, including a request for an interview from TMZ. We have learned that Mr. Charles’ representatives have contacted at least one public relations firm to assist them with publicity."
Reported by the Cincinnati Enquirer
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
The statement continues: "There is nothing to settle with Charles. In fact, we intend to confront Charles in defending the misdemeanor charges against Cedric. Cedric did not act without provocation. Cedric regrets the events of this weekend and he is committed to addressing any concerns that NFL teams may have. But, he will do so unburdened by the threat of extortion. ..." Benson was arrested last Sunday when he reportedly struck Charles in the face with a closed fist and then struck him several more times. Benson was released later Sunday. As Profootballtalk.com notes, since Benson has been arrested before, he could be treated as a multiple offender of the league’s conduct policy. That’s if the conduct policy is applied to players for arrests during the lockout, which we’re still waiting to find out. ... Benson is slated to be an unrestricted free agent whenever a new collective bargaining agreement is reached.
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